How To Fix FH742 - Enter description for language &1

FH742 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FH - General ledger module messages

• Message number: 742

• Message text: Enter description for language &1

What causes this issue?

You have not entered an account description for the language &V1&,
although this language is selected.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter an account description oder delete the entry for this language.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FH742 - Enter description for language &1 ?

  The SAP error message FH742, which states "Enter description for language &1," typically occurs when a required description for a specific language is missing in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of financial documents, such as when creating or modifying master data or transaction data in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language-Specific Description: The primary cause of this error is that a description for a specific language (indicated by &1) has not been provided in the relevant master data or transaction.
  Incomplete Data Entry: During the creation or modification of records, the user may have skipped entering the description for a particular language.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of language settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Missing Description:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or master data entry screen where the error occurred.
  Locate the field for the language indicated in the error message (e.g., English, German, etc.).
  Enter the required description